7.13. Practical Exercises and Field Applications (Lab Integration)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does QGIS stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the name of the software.

2. 2.

   What is a thematic map?

   Hint

   What kind of information does it prioritize?

3. 3.

   What does QGIS primarily help us with?

   • Creating traditional maps
   • Geographical data analysis
   • Writing reports

   Hint

   Focus on the capabilities of QGIS.

4. 4.

   Is a thematic map focused on data representation or geographical features?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what thematic maps prioritize.

5. 5.

   Analyze how urban development can be visually represented using a thematic map illustrating population growth over ten years.

   Hint

   Consider what data you need to represent growth.

6. 6.

   Propose a project to create a web map that addresses climate change impacts on your local area. What layers would you include and why?

   Hint

   Think about the issues most affected by climate change.